The Frighteners

Synopsis

Before setting foot in Middle-earth, director Peter Jackson mixed light and dark to great effect in this creepy horror comedy. Michael J Fox stars as a swindling psychic who falls under suspicion when the ghost of a dead serial killer continues his murderous spree from beyond the grave. B-movie trappings with A-list production values make it a hugely enjoyable balance of chills and chuckles.

Director

Peter Jackson

Cast

Michael J Fox

Trini Alvarado

Jeffrey Combs

John Astin

Jake Busey

Dee Wallace Stone

Review

This thunderingly paced comic horror proves that fright fans can still find original fare.

While psychic investigator Michael J Fox plies his trade with the help of friendly spooks that only he can see, something distinctly unfriendly is causing an epidemic of heart attacks among the good people of Fairwater - and most of the victims seem to be connected to Fox.